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Manoli

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-NOH-lee /mɑːˈnoʊ.li/Medium

Meaning: Manoli is the Greek familiar form of Emmanouil — the Greek shape of Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us', the name given to the child in the prophecy of Isaiah. It is heard everywhere in Greece and Crete, where Manolis is the everyday name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Manoli is the Greek pet form of Emmanouil — from Hebrew for 'God is with us' (said 'mah-NOH-lee').
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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew
MeaningManoli is the Greek familiar form of Emmanouil — the Greek shape of Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us', the name given to the child in the prophecy of Isaiah. It is heard everywhere in Greece and Crete, where Manolis is the everyday name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13451
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Manoli (Greek Manolis) is the affectionate form of Emmanouil, the Greek rendering of Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us' — the name of Isaiah's promised child. It is one of the most beloved names of Greece and especially Crete, worn by shepherds, sailors and poets alike (said 'mah-NOH-lee').

It is very rare in the U.S. Rare, Greek, and affectionate.

Did you know? In Crete, half the island seems to answer to Manolis — the warm Greek short form of Emmanouil, 'God is with us'.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Manoli — Greek pet form of Emmanouil < Hebrew Immanuel, 'God is with us'

Variations

ManolisEmmanouilManolo

Nicknames

ManoNoli

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If you like Manoli…

Emmanuel— the full name behind it
Manolo— the Spanish cousin of the same pet form
Nikos— a like Greek everyday name
Stavros— a like warm Greek pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Manoli mean?

Manoli is the Greek pet form of Emmanouil, from Hebrew Immanuel, meaning 'God is with us'.

How do you pronounce Manoli?

It's said mah-NOH-lee /mɑːˈnoʊ.li/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Manoli a boy or girl name?

Manoli is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Manoli?

Manoli is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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